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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.54, 1,189.06 and 488.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.54, 1,189.06 and 488.68 is: 674.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.54 : 1,189.06 = 488.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.54/1,189.06 = 488.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.54x = 1,189.06 × 488.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.54x = 581,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,069.84/861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.45

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